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Google Government Tech Day in Denver
On Thursday, November 17, Google and “[acronym]’s sponsor, DLT Solutions hosted a live technology seminar at the Sheraton Denver West Hotel in Lakewood, CO. The Tech Day highlighted DLT Solutions’ partnership with Google to provide innovative technologies that help government agencies with Enterprise solutions. Google product experts spoke to Federal Civilian and State and Local government employees about how these modern technology solutions allow them to meet the current challenges of their agency. Continue reading
7 Do’s and Don’ts for a Realistic BIM Implementation
In a recent guest article, Bryan Cowles, an Applications Specialist at IMAGINiT Technologies, observed that while more and more government agencies are moving ahead and incorporating Building Information Modeling (BIM) into their workflows, “…some are yet to be convinced of the benefits that an intelligent model can provide.”
In his article – Teardown or Retrofit: A BIM Evaluation Gives the Answer – Bryan goes on to provide an excellent example of the time and cost savings achieved by retrofitting two existing structures into one larger structure, as opposed to going the demolition route – thanks to a BIM-based feasibility study. A study which also won over a team of doubtful engineers who thought demolition was the best option. Continue reading
A Quick Tour of AutoCAD 2012
By Lynn Allen, Autodesk Technical Evangelist
Showing AutoCAD users the new features in AutoCAD 2012 has been an absolute dream for me. There’s something in it for everybody and it has been a real crowd pleaser! There are new 2D and 3D features – so regardless of how you use the software – you’re sure to find a new tool that will save you some valuable drawing time – let’s take a look!
For those of you who key in commands (and you know who you are) you’ll find the new AutoComplete a welcome addition. You just start typing – and AutoCAD will present you with a myriad of commands and system variables that start with the same characters (a definite time saver). The in-canvas viewport controls allow you to quickly setup a viewport configuration, shift to a different viewing angle, or change your visual style. Continue reading
Live from Today’s Autodesk Virtual Event – Meeting the 2012 Product Line, Peers, and Experts in Virtual Time and Space!
Good day [acronym]! I’m excited to be posting live from the Autodesk Make Your Most Amazing Ideas Happen Virtual Event – from my desk in Herndon, VA. Our good friend, Autodesk Technical Evangelist, Lynn Allen, recently posted about her presentation on AutoCAD 2012.
Right now, I’m exploring all virtual aspects of the event including the exhibit hall, auditorium and industry specific resources. Here is a shot of the main exhibit hall where you can find an Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Plant & Government booth in the upper left hand corner.
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5 Ways Autodesk Design Suite can help you Extend the Power of AutoCAD
Who doesn’t love AutoCAD? But if you are looking for a tool that lets you more easily communicate your visual ideas without a steep learning curve and huge investment then Autodesk Design Suite Premium might be for you.
Developed for designers and architects, Autodesk Design Suite Premium combines the benefits of AutoCAD software with enhanced sketching, concept design and best-in-class 3D visualization – in the familiar AutoCAD workflow. The good thing about the “Suite” concept is that Autodesk is making it these “add-ons” available at a price 44% less than you would expect to pay for the the individual products that make up the suite (AutoCAD 2011, Autodesk 3ds Max Design, Showcase and Alias Sketch). Continue reading
What’s New in AutoCAD 2012? Join Lynn Allen for the Autodesk Virtual Event, April 20th
Hi, everyone. Join me at the Autodesk Virtual Event on April 20th where I will be showing everyone the new features inside of AutoCAD 2012. My session, Explore the World of AutoCAD 2012, is at 9:00 AM PDT and I will be showing some of my favorite features like Model Documentation, 2D and 3D Associative Arrays and Overkill – yes, now it’s a real live command! Those are just a few of my favorites. Continue reading
AutoCAD on the Go!
Have you heard the latest news about AutoCAD?
In the ever so popular world of mobile technology, Autodesk is now offering its flagship product, AutoCAD, for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Using the new AutoCAD WS, users can now access their design files over the internet – which means that you aren’t confined to your office to do your work.
To access your design files, simply log in to your AutoCAD WS online account; it’s free and available for anyone to use. After you log in, you can begin working on totally new designs and/or upload your current drawings to work on projects that have already been started. Essentially, it’s like using AutoCAD in the cloud because your files are stored in your online workspace. Previous versions of your files are automatically saved, so you don’t need to worry about file backups. Best of all, you can invite your colleagues to meet and share files online, in real time. Collaboration has never been so easy. Continue reading
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AutoCAD on Steroids! AutoCAD Design Suites bring 3D Visualization and Animation to Budget-Conscious Government Departments
Whether you are an architect or a designer, it is likely that AutoCAD is a vital everyday design tool. But did you know that you can now add 3D visualization and animation to your repertoire – all within the familiar AutoCAD interface.
Autodesk’s new AutoCAD Design Suites is a easy and cost-efficient way to extend your familiar AutoCAD work-flow. By integrating four of Autodesk’s premium design and visualization software, Autodesk Design Suite Premium (the Rolls Royce of suite offerings) –– is a great way to expand your design software portfolio and add high quality 3D visualization and illustration without hurting your department’s shrinking IT budget. Continue reading
Autodesk University Goes Green – Online Participation Reduces Carbon Impact of Popular Event
Autodesk recently announced the environmental impacts of Autodesk University (AU) 2010 – its popular annual user conference that attracts up to 30,000 participants each year. The results revealed that, even as the in-person attendance at the 2010 event in Las Vegas grew 16 percent from 2009, the carbon footprint was reduced by four percent over 2009. Continue reading
